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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.43, 1,271.51 and 408.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.43, 1,271.51 and 408.47 is: 612.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.43 : 1,271.51 = 408.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.43/1,271.51 = 408.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.43x = 1,271.51 × 408.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.43x = 519,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,373.69/847.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.88

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